By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Automobile enthusiasts will be able to have their fill of fancy cars as two car shows roll into town next weekend. The 50th anniversary of Bug Tussle Trek will be Saturday, Aug. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in downtown Farmersville. The event, hosted by Farmersville...
It’s the height of summer, a time of year when we are most vulnerable to insect-borne diseases. It’s a threat that will still be with us well into the Fall. Dr. Robert R. Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control [CDC], warns that “a growing list of...
Collin College trustees propose increasing the property tax rate by a fraction of a penny to help fund a proposed fiscal year 2018-‘19 budget of $285.7 million. The board of trustees will conduct the first of two meetings on the tax rate at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16...
After complaints have surfaced regarding individuals dumpster diving, the police department is clarifying that entering a receptacle designed to hold refuse is illegal. According to the city’s ordinance chapter 32, section 59, “Pilfering, scattering contents or...
Alignments. Easements. Bonds. Right-of-way. Families. Memories. Confusion. All of these words are part of the latest discussion in the Highway 380 route saga with many citizens throughout Farmersville and the surrounding area demanding answers. At a recent city...
Two state district judges made a presentation to county commissioners recently in which they pointed out the need to establish additional district courts in Collin County as caseloads continue to grow. Making the presentation were Judge Andrea Thompson, District 416,...
With school starting Thursday, Aug. 16, driving safety is paramount especially where school zones and texting are concerned. “We will be working the school zones as school continues back,” Police Chief Mike Sullivan said. Though Farmersville Police Department is the...
Farmersville was a dominant force in Class 3A over a five season span. They’ll look for more of the same in one classification higher in 2018. “We feel like we can compete in our district and look forward to the challenge,” FHS head coach Harold Davis said. During the...
